#498AEA Color Information

Hex color code: #498AEA

The hex color #498AEA is a striking blue with RGB values of (73, 138, 234) and HSL of (216°, 79%, 60%). It is popular in mobile app design.

Try:

Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#498AEA

RGB

73, 138, 234

HSL

216°, 79%, 60%

CMYK

69%, 41%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #498AEA;
background-color: #498AEA;
border-color: #498AEA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #498AEA;
border: 2px solid #498AEA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#498AEA]
text-[#498AEA]
border-[#498AEA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498AEA]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #498AEA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #498AEA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #498AEA; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #498AEA; background-color: #498AEA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #498AEA20; border-left: 4px solid #498AEA; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #498AEA; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #498AEA in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 138, 234

Red: 73 / Green: 138 / Blue: 234

HSL

216°, 79%, 60%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

69%, 41%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #498AEA?

#498AEA is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EAA948

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498AEA to RGB:

rgb(73, 138, 234)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498AEA to HSL:

hsl(216, 79%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498AEA to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 41%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #498AEA has RGB (73, 138, 234) and HSL (216°, 79%, 60%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498AEA is #EAA948, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48D9EA.

Use #498AEA in CSS: color: #498AEA or background-color: #498AEA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #498AEA

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498AEA?

#498AEA is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #498AEA?

#498AEA in RGB is (73, 138, 234) - 73 red, 138 green, and 234 blue.

How to use #498AEA in CSS?

Use #498AEA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #498AEA?

#EAA948 (complementary), #48D9EA (analogous), and #1861CD (lighter shade) work well with #498AEA.